It may well be that we will have to repent in this generation. Not merely for the vitriolic words and the violent actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence and indifference of the good people who sit around and say, "Wait on time.

Anonymous
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In this quote, the author is making a statement about the need for people to speak up and take a stand against injustice. In his time, there were many injustices being committed against black Americans. To make out that they were not aware of these injustices was unacceptable. They had to take a stand against these injustices or be compared with those who were indifferent to them.

Source: A Testament Of Hope: The Essential Writings And Speeches

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